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Washington Post Perspective: Why Corporate Profits Have Returned, But Hiring American Workers Has Not
Are you like many across the US, who wonder when the economy will rebound in the form of jobs for Americans?
You may be surprised to learn what was highlighted in the recent Washington Post article, The new division of labor: adding profits, subtracting workers. In the article, Steven Pearlstein offers another [...]
What the Defeat of the Jobs Bill in the Senate Means for States, the Economy and Millions of Americans
Were you rooting for the Job’s Bill to pass the Senate?
If you were, you were disappointed like many Americans across the country including state officials who were not only disappointed but genuinely panicked. There was a lot riding on this bill. With it’s defeat, over 200,000 Americans every week will now [...]
Have you Heard More Mentions of Cap-and-Trade Since the BP Oil Spill? What Exactly Is It?
One benefit of the BP oil spill has been an overwhelming refocus on the environment and what can be done on Capitol Hill to help preserve it. With such talk routinely comes the mention of cap-and-trade. The Center for American Progress published a fact sheet, Cap-and-Trade 101, that gives [...]
Healthcare Reform Addressing Health Disparities
Interested in learning more about how health reform benefits you and others across America or learning more about the programs for which you may be eligible?
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the comprehensive health reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordability Act. One week later he signed the Health Care [...]
The Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act
Do you think BP is doing enough to both clean up the oil spill and to compensate the victims of this environmental disaster?
Since the April 20th oil rig explosion, we’ve learned details on how the explosion could have been prevented, the fact that BP had no real plan to handle this mess and [...]
The Federal FY’11 Budget: And the Focus on Women and Girls
The President’s budget has been scrutinized and will continue to be for some time. The question on everyone’s mind being who and what made the cut. Many will be pleased to see the attention that has been paid, to America’s women, girls and families
Geographic Map and It’s Meaning for Every American this Holiday Season
I am typically a pretty optimistic person, and remain so. BUT, as we enter a season of holidays, I find the mood of the season dampened but not defeated by the harsh challenges confronting so many Americans. There are just a bunch of people who need work, want work, can work, but cannot get a [...]
The Race Is On: $4.35 Billion To Education
Recently President Obama joined US Secretary Arne Duncan in announcing the draft application for the $4.35 billion “Race to the Top” Fund.
The Race to the Top Fund provides competitive grants to encourage and reward States that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform; implementing ambitious plans in the four education reform areas described in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
National Prayer Breakfast Seen as a Means to Unite
This year President Obama noted on the great opportunity afforded by the event to unite individuals from wide areas of difference.
